Definition

A tool used by doctors to look inside the uterus for examination or treatment.

Example

The doctor used a hysteroscope to check for any abnormalities in the patient's uterus.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of a hysteroscope?

Yeah, isn't that the tool they use to check the uterus?

Exactly! I was reading about it for a health class.

That's interesting! It must be a useful instrument for doctors.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Hysteroscope → It is formed from "hystera" (from Greek, meaning uterus) and "skopein" (from Greek, meaning to look or examine). The word "hysteroscope" refers to an instrument used to look inside the uterus.

Memory Tip

Think of 'hystera' meaning uterus and 'skopein' meaning to look — a hysteroscope is a tool for looking inside the uterus.

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